Who This Zip Is For
Premium & Estate Buyers
$600K+ budget — this zip rewards it
Close-to-Everything Buyers
Coffee, dinner, and bars steps from your door
Henry Clay HS Zone Buyers
One of Lexington's most sought-after school zones
Private Club Members
Idle Hour CC is in your backyard
Urban-Adjacent Living
Downtown & UK in under 10 minutes
Neighborhoods Inside 40502
Chevy Chase
The social heart of 40502 — Chevy Chase Road is lined with local restaurants, boutiques, and coffee shops. The surrounding streets feature 1920s–1940s brick homes with deep lots and mature trees. Close to Chevy Chase Place and a short drive to downtown.
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Ashland Park
One of Lexington's most storied historic districts — grand craftsman and colonial revival homes on wide, tree-canopied streets. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Close to Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, and the Woodland Park Arts district.
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Kenwick
A tight-knit post-war neighborhood of modest brick bungalows and ranches tucked between Richmond Road and Euclid. Strong neighborhood association, quiet streets, and one of 40502's best entry price points. Close to the Chevy Chase shopping corridor.
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Idle Hour
A peaceful neighborhood anchored by the historic Idle Hour Country Club (est. 1946) and its 18-hole golf course. Borders a 23-acre community park and senior center. Established homes, quiet streets, and a strong community association.
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Mentelle Park
A beautifully preserved historic enclave just east of downtown, developed largely between 1906 and 1930. Craftsman bungalows, colonial revivals, and Queen Anne cottages sit on narrow streets. One of Lexington's most architecturally distinctive neighborhoods.
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Romany Road
Chevy Chase's quieter backside — Romany Road and the surrounding streets (Cochran, Hart, Louisiana Ave) offer spacious older homes at slightly lower price points than the Chevy Chase frontage. Quiet, established, and close to everything.
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Taborlake
A neighborhood centered around a small lake — Taborlake offers a peaceful setting within 40502. Homes from the 1960s–80s, larger lots, and a low-key community feel that's a quiet counterpoint to the Chevy Chase energy nearby.
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Why 40502
- Chevy Chase corridor — restaurants, boutiques, and nightlife on Euclid Ave
- Historic Ashland Park — grand homes on wide, tree-lined streets
- Henry Clay HS zone — classic prestige, high demand
- Idle Hour Country Club — Lexington's most exclusive private club
- 5 minutes to UK Medical Center & downtown core
Category Rankings
Schools
A
9/10
Henry Clay HS
Henry Clay is one of Lexington's most sought-after school zones — a classic prestige district with strong test scores and high parent satisfaction.
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Safety
A
Consistently safe across all crime categories. A long-established, owner-occupied neighborhood with strong community identity.
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Parks
B+
Woodland Park, Kenwick Park, Clay's Spring Park, and the Ashland estate grounds are all in-zip. Tree-lined streets and canopy roads make everyday outdoor life excellent even without a mega-park.
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Healthcare
A
5 minutes to UK Chandler Hospital — Lexington's Level I Trauma Center and flagship academic medical center.
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Golf
A
Idle Hour Country Club — Lexington's most prestigious private club — sits within this zip. The Chevy Chase social scene pairs naturally with membership.
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